Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
janthina
ID:
740732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 294 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740065

Common Names

  • Janthina Sciaphila
  • Sciaphila janthina
  • Janthina Sciaphila

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Synonyms

  • Hyalisma janthina Champ. [unknown]

Description

Sciaphila janthina (also called Yellow Umbrella-lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It has yellow flowers and narrow, strap-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sciaphila janthina is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sciaphila janthina are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciaphila janthina is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or offsets. It is a short-lived plant and will need to be replaced every few years.

Where to Find Sciaphila janthina

Sciaphila janthina is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.

Sciaphila janthina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciaphila janthina?

Sciaphila janthina

What is the common name of Sciaphila janthina?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Sciaphila janthina?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Sciaphila genus

Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis, Sciaphila barbata, Sciaphila thomassetii,

Species in the Triuridaceae family

Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,

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